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St. Louis Science Center: Artifact Of The Week: Elephant Sculpture
This intricately detailed elephant sculpture made of ivory features symbols significant in ancient Chinese culture. The crane is a symbo ...
July 21, 2021
This intricately detailed elephant sculpture made of ivory features symbols significant in ancient Chinese culture. The crane is a symbol of noble character and represents longevity, long-lasting love and loyalty in marriage. The lotus flower on top symbolizes the heart and mind’s ultimate purity, and is used for religious purposes, in marriage symbolism and food usage.
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